Tuesday, October 18, 2011

YPA Scholarships allow young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to realize their artistic dreams and give back to their communities. To foster social and environmental responsibility in the photographers of tomorrow, scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

This year’s Awards Ceremony and Benefit Auction will be held at the Calumet Gallery, New York, from 7pm to 10pm on Wednesday, October 19th.

Location:Calumet Gallery, 22 W. 22nd Street | New York, NY 10010

Date:Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Time:7pm-10pm

The Awards Ceremony and Benefit Auction is YPA’s principal fundraising vehicle. The event is open to all and is a unique opportunity to meet leading players in the photography and stock image business, and to enjoy – and possibly acquire – some stunning photography, while celebrating and supporting young talent. Tickets cost $50 (or $75 at the door).

Benefit Auction

The Benefit Auction, which will begin at the Awards Ceremony and continue online until October 31st, will include highly collectable signed prints by renowned photographers Amy Arbus, Barbara Bordnick, Brad Trent, Cameron Davidson, Jill Enfield, Marcus Gaab, Martyn Thompson, Sebastian Smith, Toby McFarlan Pond, Vincent Dixon, Jimmy Fikes and others. There will also be prints by the 2011 YPA scholarship winners.

Immediately following the Benefit Dinner and Auction: SNAP! NEW COLLECTORS PROGRAM BENEFIT PARTY
Featuring an exciting Emerging Artists Auction
Live jazz by DW-40
Spinning by Japanster
This event is co-chaired by artist Jowhara AlSaud, Peter Berberian of Gotham Imaging, Emily Bierman of Sotheby’s, and actor Ken Triwush.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

2011 Benefit

Tuesday, October 11th 2011

Chelsea Art Museum, 556 West 22nd Street, New York NY

NURTUREart is dedicated to nurturing new contemporary art by providing exhibition opportunities and resources for both emerging artists and curators. Founded in 1998 by George Robinson to realize his vision of a non-profit dedicated to supporting artists, NURTUREart is now located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the heart of emerging art in New York City.